MICE The Role of Ports to be Discussed by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 written by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 6 An international conference, which will focus on the role of ports as connecting hubs between maritime and inland transport, is to take place on 17 and 18 September, Minister of Mercantile Marine, the Aegean and Island Policy Yiorgos Voulgarakis recently announced. The main topics of the conference will include a discussion that will concern the best practices in ports for the connection of maritime and inland transport; the important role of the organization and operation of ports for the management of the supply chain; and the challenge to develop seaports according to globalization conditions. The conference is a joint initiative of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the marine ministry. Participants will include political representatives, businessmen, academics and business executives in the area of transport from the 56 member-countries of the commission. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail Nikos Krinis Nikos is Greek-American born in New York, USA, and has lived in Greece for over 30 years. He is the managing editor of Greece's leading monthly travel and tourism guide, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) since June 2008 and of news site GTP Headlines since its launch in September 2012. Nikos has also served as international press officer for the City of Athens and for the mayor. He has a degree in Mass Media and Communications, specializing in Journalism. Nikos is a native English speaker and speaks Greek fluently. previous post Greece Opens to Aviation Tourism next post A note by the publisher You may also like ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Celestyal Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Free Cabin Upgrades 5 February 2025 Cruise Season Begins in Thessaloniki with Arrival of Celebrity’s ‘Infinity’ Ship 4 February 2025 Poros: €6 Million Upgrade for Tourist Port to Enhance Infrastructure 28 January 2025 HAPCO & DES: Greece has Potential to Become a Top Global Conference... 23 January 2025 Greek Government Eyes EU Funding to Improve Remote Island Ferry Connections 21 January 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
